A new scholarship program from the West Michigan Works! Agribusiness Talent Council has awarded its first three recipients. Logan Anderson of Sparta, Brandon Barker of Holland, and Keira VanderKolk of …
A group of West Michigan nonprofits has received $73,860 in state workforce training funds through the Going PRO Talent Fund’s Employer-Led Collaborative (ELC) award. The SOURCE, in partnership with Kent …
Forty-nine employers across West Michigan have been awarded a combined total of $4.1 million through Cycle 2 of the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund. Cycle 2 funding for the fiscal …
West Michigan Works! received 283 applications for its 2025 Summer Work Experience Program, just 15 applicants shy of last year. This continued demand reflects strong interest from youth across West …
More than 150 business leaders, educators and tech professionals will gather on June 4 at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology for the 20th annual Tech Trends, hosted …
As demand for advanced manufacturing talent continues to grow, Discover Manufacturing, an industry talent council of West Michigan Works!, awarded $11,500 in scholarships to 10 individuals preparing for or advancing …
Five West Michigan Works! Ascend youth program participants have been honored with the 2025 Excellence in Youth Leadership Award through the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program. West Michigan Works! …
A six-week summer program is expanding to provide more West Michigan youth with a blend of career preparation opportunities. Facilitated by Ascend at West Michigan Works!, the Summer Youth Career …
West Michigan Works! today released its 2025 HotJobs! list, highlighting the top 100+ careers in the region’s high-growth industries. New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, …
The West Michigan Works! Agribusiness Talent Council recently brought agriculture to life for young students during National Agriculture and Reading Month. As part of the Spotlight on Ag Readers (SOAR) …
